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With IDA’s help, hundreds of millions of people have escaped poverty—through the creation of jobs, access to clean water, schools, roads, nutrition, electricity, and more.

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P.O. Box 12629
Hatfield, 0028
Pretoria, South Africa
+27 (0)12 742 3100
For general information and inquiries
Zandi Ratshitanga
Sr. External Affairs Officer
+27 (0)12 742 3100
zratshitanga@worldbank.org
For project-related issues and complaints
southafricaalert@worldbank.org